2006 KIA PICANTO brake light

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Starting the engine / 4-4Manual transaxle / 4-6Automatic transaxle / 4-7Brake system / 4-13
Steering wheel / 4-20
Instrument cluster / 4-23 Gauges / 4-25
Warnings and indicators / 4-26Lighting / 4-33
Wipers and washers / 4-38
Defroster / 4-41
Hazard warning flasher / 4-42
Manual climate control system / 4-43
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-52Theft-alarm system / 4-53
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position. ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative. ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning lamp
can be checked in this position.
If difficulty is experienced in turning the ignition key to the START posi-tion, turn the steering wheel rightand left to release the tension and then turn the key.
IGNITION SWITCH
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Starting the gasoline engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while turn-
ing the ignition switch to the startposition.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine
when the shift lever is in the N(Neutral) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key. 4. In extremely cold weather (below
-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle
has not been operated for several
days, let the engine warm up with-
out depressing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without
depressing the accelerator.
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NOTICE
Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.
Improper use of the starter maydamage it.
Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-
ed before starting the engine and
then have to be warmed up before
starting the driving.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into the Neutral. Keepthe clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P(park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N(neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON posi- tion to pre-heat the engine. Then
the glow indicator light will illumi-
nate.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are
in motion, do not attempt tomove the shift lever to the P(Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit, you mayput the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turnthe ignition switch to the STARTposition in an attempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Always wear appropriate shoeswhen operating your vehicle.Unsuitable shoes (high heels,ski boots,etc.) may interfere with your ability to use thebrake and accelerator pedal,and the clutch (if equipped).

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NOTICE
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while thevehicle is in motion.
R (reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
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NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R whilethe vehicle is in motion, except as
explained in “Rocking the Vehicle”,in this manual.
N (neutral)
With the gearshift in the N position,
the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakesare applied.(Continued)  Before leaving the driver ’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (PARK)
position. Set the parking
brake fully, shut the engine off
and take the key with you.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur if you
do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
 Never leave a child unattend-
ed in a vehicle.

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O/D (Over Drive) system (if equipped)
Pressing the O/D system button can-
cels and engages the overdrive sys-
tem. When the O/D system is can-celled, the O/D OFF indicator illumi-
nates and the transaxle gear range is
limited to 1st through 3rd. The
transaxle will not shift to 4th gear
until the O/D system button is
pressed again to release the switch.When driving down a sloping road
with the transaxle in O/D (4th), you
can decrease the vehicle speed with-
out using the brakes by pressing the
O/D button.
When the ignition is switched OFF, O/D OFF mode is automatically can-celled.
O/D OFF Indicator
This indicator light illuminates in the
instrument panel when the O/Dmode is cancelled.
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NOTICE
If the O/D OFF indicator flashes, it
indicates an electrical problem with
the transaxle. Should this occur,have the vehicle checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer as soon aspossible, except as explained in
“Rocking the Vehicle”.
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Disc brakes wear indicator
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your brake pads are worn and
it's time for new pads, you will hear a
high-pitched warning sound from
your front brakes or rear brakes (if
equipped). You may hear this sound
come and go or it may occur when-
ever you depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving
conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when you first apply (or
lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a problem
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NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not continue to drive with worn brakepads.
WARNING - Brake wear
This brake wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs serv-
ice. If you ignore this audible
warning, you will eventually lose
braking performance, whichcould lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
Always replace brake pads as complete front or rear axle sets.
(Continued)  Wet brakes may result in the
vehicle not slowing down atthe usual rate and pulling toone side when the brakes are
applied. Applying the brakes
lightly will indicate whether
they have been affected in this
way. Always test your brakesin this fashion after driving
through deep water. To dry the
brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe for-
ward speed until brake per-
formance returns to normal.

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Parking brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the
parking brake handle fully and firmly
upward while applying the service
brake.To release the parking brake, pull thehandle up slightly and push the
release button, then lower the handleto the released position while holding
the button in.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake
applied will cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.
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WARNING - Parking brake
 To prevent unintentional
movement when stopped and
leaving the vehicle, do not use
the gearshift lever in place of
the parking brake. Set theparking brake AND make sure
the gearshift lever is securely
positioned in 1st (First) gear
or R (Reverse) for manual
transaxle equipped vehicles
and in P (Park) for automatic
transaxle equipped vehicles.
 Never allow a person who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle or
children to touch the parking
brake. If the parking brake is
released unintentionally, seri-
ous injury may occur.

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Check the brake warning light by
turning the ignition switch ON (do not
start the engine). This light will be
illuminated when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the
START or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off. If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released,
there may be a malfunction in the
brake system. Immediate attention is
necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the
vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-
sible, use extreme caution while
operating the vehicle and only con-
tinue to drive the vehicle until you
can reach a safe location or repair
shop.
Parking on curbed streets 
When parking your vehicle on an
uphill grade, park as close to the
curb as possible and turn the front
wheels away from the curb so thatthe front wheels will contact the
curb if the vehicle moves back-
ward.
 When parking your vehicle on a
downhill grade, park as close to the
curb as possible and turn the front
wheels toward the curb so that thefront wheels will contact the curb if
the vehicle moves forward.
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